Chicago Wings & Gyros

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 60f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed beef improperly thawing in standing water in middle compartment of 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in storage area.instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and spills on ground around dumpster, instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled water in mop pail. Instructed manager to discard all soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on walls and floors in prep and dishwashing area. Instructed manager to clean walls and floors in all areas.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken in the 3 comp sink thawing out. Instructed manager on properly thawing under cool running water or inside cooler.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed hambugers and pizza puffs inside reach in freezer not properly protected from possible contamination. Instructed manager to properly store food items in food grade storage containers and/or bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills, debris and/or ice build up.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a self closing device on the washroom door as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors along the wall base and in corners, walls and attacted pipes to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the filters above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the upright reach in refrigerator with a build up of food splatter and spillage from the chicken containers. Instructed to clean shelving, base floor, glass, handles and all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed light grease build up on the sides of the cooking equipment in the front food pre/service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust and grease on the hood ventilation system filters. Instructed to clean and maintain filters as a means of preventing possible contamination of food and or food contact surfaces below.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the 3 compartment area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed flour out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in main prep area covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers and freezers, including rubber gaskets, storage shelves and containers through out and all cooking equipment not clean, debris. Instd to clean all and maintain. Excessive ice build up in freezers. Instd to remove and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floors throughout premises. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excesive amounts of dust and dirt on vents direclty above prep tables. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield in front prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grease on equipment (coolers, freezers, fryers) throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floors throughout premises. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed stem thermometer for taking food temperatures with no display/not working properly. Instructed manager to provide a working thermometer for taking food temperatures and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitzing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed foil lined shelf near cooking equipment in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove foil lining and seal /paint any raw wood.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in main prep area covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food and sauce splatter throughout the facility. Instructed manager to detail clean to remove all splatter and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppins scattered on floor in storage room, behind hot water tank and storage shelves. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and have updated pest control service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep cooler heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on site for cnlorine sanitizer. Instd to obtain test strips and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The follwing not clean, excessive food debris/grease: inbetween fryers, interior bottom of all fyrers, legs/wheels of all cooking equipment, interior/exterior of all coolers including shelving and doors, microwave, and storage shelves. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No toilet tissue in toilet room or on site. Instd to provide at all times. Citation issued 7-38-010 priority foundation

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor underneath and behind fryers and flat top grill not clean, excessive grease/debris. Lightshields not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing lightshields on some lights in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive bulk food items stored on the floors ,large bags of onions, flour, bread. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain premise. Must remove crates used to elevate kronos broiler in prep area as well.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excesive amounts of dust and dirt on vents direclty above prep tables. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide effective hair restraints for all food employees and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive bulk food items stored on the floors ,large bags of onions, flour, bread. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain premise. Must remove crates used to elevate kronos broiler in prep area as well.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excesive amounts of dust and dirt on vents direclty above prep tables. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Over 20 mice droppings on floor in furnace room. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind fryers with excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary items under 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove all clutter and organize area.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Improper thawing of raw chicken, in empty basin of 3-compartment sink at room temperature. Instd on proper thawing techniques (under cold running water, under refrigeration. Etc)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep cooler worn beyond repair, stained with deep dark grooves, instd to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers and freezers, including rubber gaskets, storage shelves and containers through out and all cooking equipment not clean, debris. Instd to clean all and maintain. Excessive ice build up in freezers. Instd to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor through out under and behind heavy equipment not clean. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield in front prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION AND INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD,DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL AT WINDOW LEDGE IN LOBBY AT FRONT WINDOW AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent droppings appx. 100 or more scattered throughout premises on floor along wall bases next to freezers & coolers and in between clutter along walls,3- compartment sink,in between clutter in toilet room,furnance room,on wall outlet cover behind glass reach in cooler,on food storage shelving units,service counter shelving unit,under and on ledges of all coolers and freezers,next to grill,on lower shelf of toaster oven cart.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/4/18.(serious 7-38-020)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lids open and garbage bags over flowing and above rim and cooked chicken and french fries,empty grease containers in between grease container and garbage can on ground.must remove articles and food from ground,have lids closed and tight fitting.clean and maintain area.(serious 7-38-020)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic wear utensils handles in a upright position and invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelves.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in glass reach in cooler in rear prep area,knife caddy from above mop sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table,reach in coolers and freezer,shelving units,carts,service counter,fryer cabinet.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases througout premises.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on walls behind cooking equipment,filters and ventilation vents at hood,dust build up on ventilation vents throughout and light shields.must paint peeling paint on lower wall at window ledge in lobby at front window and food storage shelves in rear prep area.must repair or replace hole in wall near front entry door,missing outlet covers throughout.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove,organize and elevate articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.must provide hooks to hang wet mops.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Defrost and maintain interior of chest freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the 2 door prep cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment. Clean the ventilation hood and filters.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must install a working self-closing door device on the washroom door that opens into the food prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease container no maintained. Grease heavily encrusted to the top of the container. All rubish around grease container must be removed. Instructed manager to clean and maintain container clean. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all reach in coolers and freezers to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Floors in need of sanitizing to remove all waste water. Must detail clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls at front grill area in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up and splatter. Must detail clean and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Beard nets are needed for food handlers with long beards. Must provide and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler certificate needed for all employees who do not hold city of chicago sanitation certificates. Must obtain and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: : must clean the filters above the stove inside ventilation hood,has grease build-up, and clean the deep fryers at bottom compartment of fryer,has grease build-up,also clean interior of all reach-in coolers and prep coolers of old food debris instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must repair the spring on the washroom door for self-closing.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the stove inside ventilation hood,has grease build-up, and clean the deep fryers at bottom compartment of fryer,has grease build-up,also clean interior of all reach-in coolers and prep coolers of old food debris instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must repair the spring on the washroom door for self-closing

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all cold holding units in prep area and rear of premises

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips for the 3 compartment sink to test the strenght of the sanitizer when sink is set up for wash,rinise and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the stove inside ventilation hood,has grease build-up, and clean the deep fryers at bottom compartment of fryer,has grease build-up,also clean interior of all reach-in coolers and prep coolers of old food debris instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must repair the spring on the washroom door for self-closing

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers unside all cold holding units in prep area and rear of premises

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in corner areas, closets, washroom and under equipment in prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean hood canopy above cooking equipment. Clean vents above cooking equipment. Clean wall behind cooking equipment. Clean vent fan in washroom on ceiling to remove dust observed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide three drain stoppers for the three comp sink to properly set up to wash rinse and sanitize. Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink; repair leak from pipe.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Surface underneath flat top grill not clean, food debris. Clean same and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor behind heavy equipment needs detailed cleaning. Instd to clean same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: No licensed pest control logbook on site. Instd to provide logbook which consists of license, diagram of facility, service receipts, msds sheets. Live house flies on site. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves on site. Instd to seal/paint same with non-toxic paint. Cutting board worn beyond repair, stained, open seams, warped. Instd to replace cutting board. Interior of upright freezer with excessive ice build-up. Instd to remove excessive ice. Chest freezer door panel in poor repair, exposed insulation. Instd to repair same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: All lightshields thru-out need cleaning, free of debris, dead insects.